Lead Project Engineer, Product Development

A.O. Smith; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Disability programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A.O. Smith is seeking an experienced engineer to perform advanced engineering tasks, mentor the design team, and oversee major projects from concept through completion at our Franklin, TN facility.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 3 years of related experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Familiarity with SAP/MRP, lean methods, and CAD tools is preferred. Join a team focused on innovative, energy-efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3 years of related work experience or training.
• 6 sigma or FMEA experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; solves complex problems.
• Experience leading Kaizen related or Continuous Improvement Activity.
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through root cause analysis.
• Strong communications via written and oral.
• Knowledge of SAP and MRP systems is beneficial.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Power Point and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Participate in industry groups.
• Perform advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision.
• Oversees all aspects of a significant engineering project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget.
• Develops an action plan and estimates requirements for resources—management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project.
• Prepares monthly reports, detailing progress and costs for top management.
• User of CAE tools such as Solidworks, MATLAB, LabView, Minitab, EES, CFD, FEA.
• Develops and applies engineering standards and procedures, and provides advice on issues within the engineering field.
• Analyzes and identifies causes of component failures.
• Capable of providing technical solutions to help solve manufacturing issues or address customer field issues; has some familiarity with multiple operations.
• Use team management skills to lead the design group during the conceptual phase of product development.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
• Finish assigned engineering projects in accordance with customer specifications and within schedule and budget limitations, coordinating activities of engineering team, contractors, and vendors.
• Previous expereince with product development
• Lead brainstorming activities for specific needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Solidworks

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Minitab

CFD/FEA

AutoCAD

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

A.O. Smith is seeking an experienced engineer to perform advanced engineering tasks, mentor the design team, and oversee major projects from concept through completion at our Franklin, TN facility.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 3 years of related experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Familiarity with SAP/MRP, lean methods, and CAD tools is preferred. Join a team focused on innovative, energy-efficient solutions.